The MIND Diet
By Shalini Singh The MIND Diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a combination of foods...
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Activities to Keep your Brain Engaged
The adult human brain has approximately 86 billion neurons. This neural network is responsible for sending electrical impulses that...
Memory Enriching Food
The average adult eats around three to five pounds of food every day. It is necessary to provide our body with the critical nutrients it...
Mixed Dementia
Overview: Around 78% of adults 80 years or older diagnosed with dementia have mixed dementia, making it the most common form of dementia...
In Home Caregiver Tips During The COVID-19 Situation
As the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) situation continues to escalate, it is essential that caregivers of individuals with dementia take...
Why are People with Dementia More Susceptible to COVID-19?
COVID-19 and dementia have one thing in common: age being the greatest risk factor for contracting these two diseases. This is due to the...
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Overview: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is one of the most rare neurodegenerative disorders. It is a progressive disease that occurs...
Music and Alzheimer's
Overview: Pop, rock, country, jazz, no matter what your preference is, music has made a profound impact on each of our lives. You might...
Early Detection for Alzheimer's
Overview: Aging is a transitional period in life. The older adulthood years are filled with spending time with your loved ones and...
Dementia and Sleep
Overview: Biological clocks are specific proteins that are present in almost every tissue in our body. They control our body’s circadian...
Dementia and Incontinence
Overview: During the middle to late stages of dementia, individuals may experience incontinence ( loss of control on bladder movement for...
Dementia Publications
The more you read, the more you know. Reading different publications by various authors is an exceptional way to expand your growing...
Robots In Dementia Caregiving
Technology has become such an integrated part of our lives. We essentially use it everyday, from our cellphones to our smart homes....
Huntington's Disease
What is Huntington’s Disease: Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder. This disorder is hereditary and is passed...
Family Caregiving Tips
Being a Caregiver is no easy feat! There are numerous tasks to accomplish daily and sometimes it can get overwhelming. The first thing to...
Dementia Aid Accessories
Individuals dealing with dementia need special equipment to carry on with their lives. These devices help the person as well as their...
Aging vs. Dementia
Forgetfulness is a spectrum. Studies show that 40 percent of individuals over 60 years old will experience memory loss. When does...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Dementia
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the future of medical care. It is the key to diagnosing, caring for, and developing treatments for...
What Is Parkinson's Disorder?
Parkinson’s disorder (PD) is a movement disorder where dopaminergic (dopamine producing) neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain...
Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure Legislation (BOLD)
The BOLD (Building Our Largest Dementia) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act is a legislation introduced by Senator Susan Collins of Maine...
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